Here’s a classic Hungarian treat you’ll fall in love with: Kakaós Csiga 🇭🇺 — soft, fluffy chocolate rolls that are a staple in Hungarian bakeries and homes. The name literally means “chocolate snail” because of their spiral shape!
🍫 Kakaós Csiga (Hungarian Chocolate Rolls)
📝 Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 3–4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
For brushing:
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for shine)